Calf weaner



July 1, 1930.

CALF WEANER Filed March so, 1 29 ZSheets-Sheat 1 v Q Inventor John .E'JYZd/f/Z.

Q r A iiorney J. E. NICKEQLL I I 1,769,231-

y 1, 1930- J. E. 'NICKELL 7 1,769,231

CALF WEANER v Filed WHO, 1929 2 Shqets-Sheet 2 rrohnflm' lrezz 8 I l 20 Inventor Patented July 1, 1930 UNITED STATES JOHN E. NIGKELL, or BOOSEVELLTOKLAHOMA CALIF WEAVNEBV Application filed March 30, "iezfejlser a no; 351,188,

This invention relates to an improved calf weaner of the type adapted to be attached to the head of a calf in a manner to inflict pain, whenever the calf attempts to extract milk from the udder 'of the mother cow.

Briefly described, he contrivance comprises a cage which is attachable to the nose portion of the calf and which is providedwith fastening and retaining means and within this cage is the pain inflicting means which is normally ineffective to permit grazing but is brought into play by motions of the head of the calf when attempting to extract milk from the udder.

In carrying out the invention I have evolved and produced a. structure which is efficient in performance, positive and dependable in action, comfortable for wearing I and otherwise capable of fulfilling the requirements of an invention of this class in a satisfactory manner.

In the drawings: Figure 1 is a side calf weaner showing a calf.

Figure 2 is a top plan view on an enlarged scale of the calf weaner itself. V Figure 3 is a taken approxielevational view of the the same in position on cross sectlon mately upon the plane of the line 33 of Figure 2. p V I Figure 4 is a perspective view of the shield and its carrying frame. v

Figure 5 is a fragmentary detail-sectional and elevational vlew showing the paininflicting spur projected to operative positlon.

In carrying out theinvention I provide a structure which is composed principally of wire rods approximately bent and connected together. These rods are so made as to provide a nose shaped cage generally designated by the reference character 6. As seen in Figure 2, this comprises a substantially U-shaped member 7 to the intermediate portions of the arms of which an arch shaped wire 8 is connected. A plurality of said wires 9 and 10 are connected with the bight portion of the U-shaped member as seen in Figure 2 to enclose the nose and mouth portion of the wearer. The reference character 11 designates the projection which may be defined as a guard archisa 'strap which is bent back andis in ofthe animali whichstrikes against the udder and pushes the udderout of the'way to frustrate'attemptsofthe-ealf. "Connected with-the'crown portion of the turn connected with a ring 13 which surrounds the head portion of the wearer. The reference character 14 designates small ring like loops with which the ends of the head straps 15 are connected. Associated with the head strap is a neck'strap'lti, and these straps assume the angular relationship seen in Figure 1; when in' position. Thus, the cagefmay be held appropriately in place on ft-he head Arranged within thejcage for relativemovement is thepain inflicting means "This comprises' 'a substantially U-, shapedf carrier frame, the free ends of the arm portions of which areconnected?With the-magma Carried by this frame is a semi-circular plate shield 18, provided with a" plurality of sleeves 19 as shown in Figure 3. Extending throughthese sleeves arespurs 2O carried-by the crownportion of'the arch 8; A coiled'spring 21 surrounds the central sleeve and spur as shown in Figure 3, to hold the shield in the position here seen and to maintaln the spurs retracted and normally ineffective.

With this arrangement, it will-be seen that I when the device is in position on the head of the calf as seen in Figure 1, the pain inflicting means is maintained normally inefv fective. Thus, so long as the head is down and the animal is grazing no interference is promoted. However, when the animal attemptsto extract milk from the udder of its mother, it is obviousthat the wiggling and miscellaneous motions of the head in attempting to accomplish this will bring pressure to bear against the shield 18.

The shield will be actuated against the tension of the spring 18 to allowthe spurs to project through the sleeves and :to inflict lightpains and at the same time the engagement of the projection 11 with the udder will have a tendency to push the udder out of the way to frustrate the attempts of the calf. In this way, the device will eventually wean the calf.

A careful consideration of the description in conjunction with the drawings will enable the reader to obtain a clear understanding of the construction, operation and features and advantages of the invention. Therefore a more lengthy description is regarded unnecessary.

Minor changesin the shape, size and materials and rearrangement of details coming Within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to, in actual practice-,i'fdesired;

I claim: 1

1. A calf weaner comprising an openwork Wire cage including a U-shapedmember, a transverse arch, a nose projection for en'- gagement withthe udder, a head embracing ring, a strap connected between the ring and crown portion of the arch, rings connected to the inner end portions of the arms of said U-shaped member, a head strap connected with said rings, a strap connected with said head strap, and calf actuated pain inflicting means mounted in said cage.

2. Acalf weaner comprising an open Work wire cage including a U-shaped member, a transversearch, a nose projection for engagement With the udder, a head embracing ring, a strap connected between the ring and crown portion of the arch, rings connected to the inner end portions of the arms of said U-shaped member, a headstrap connected with said rings, a strap connected with said head strap, and a calf actuated pain inflicting means mounted in said cage andwincluding a nose embracing shield having openings formed therein, and spurs projecting downwardly from said arch through said openmgs. I

In testimony whereof I afiix my si nature.

JOHN E. NIC LL. 

